The diction that Joyce uses shows that he was very well educated and because of his context of never being able to live like an aristocrat he tries to emulate the aristocracy he thought he would fit.The general diction of Dubliners reflects his Irish or European heritage and the age that he lived in. Such words are fellow and nix. Most often his choice of words are very blunt which inforces how unsymphathetic and mean he is towards his characters.
Besides his general use of diction through out the novel there are certain distinctions which depend on which section of the book you are reading.For example Eveline is categorised into the adolescense section there for the word choice reflects simple words that would reflect the stage of life the protagonist is in.
Besides his general use of diction through out the novel there are certain distinctions which depend on which section of the book you are reading.For example Eveline is categorised into the adolescense section there for the word choice reflects simple words that would reflect the stage of life the protagonist is in.
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